LiveLine Charters Fishing Report

Had a couple guys in town from Fayetteville and did a short 1/2 day live bait trip. We started trying to catch a shark behind the shrimp boats at Carolina Beach but no takers. Didn’t even see one behind the shrimpers when they were dumping the by-catch over board. Decided to head out 10 miles in a stiff NE wind but it was worth the ride. 1st drift double header of nice AJs. We ended up catching a 50 and 52 inch fish and saw a much larger fish follow his buddy to the boat. The guys didn’t know what to think because these were their 1st AJs and they found out why they are the hardest fighting fish in the ocean. Decided to try a little slow trolling but the AJs killed us on the 20 lb live bait tackle. We had 4 on at once and landed a nice 35 lb fish on 20 lb tackle. Had one king strike right before we left and pulled the hooks. I forgot the camera so no pictures.

Captain Mike Jackson
LiveLine Charters
910-686-7271

  

Had a 3/4 day live bait trip on Sat. The weather was supposed to be 10 mph NE with 2 to 3 foot seas not the case. Headed out 12 miles and started with the AJs. The fish were hungry and ate the 1st line in the water. Had a couple of lady anglers that did a great job in rough seas fighting the fish. The action was good for while and then the winds picked up. Ran off shore and tried some slow trolling but a little too much winds and seas. Decided to move back inshore and try again. Had a few strikes and landed a big Bonita. Ended the day by catching a couple of nice spanish around the inlet. The weather looks bad for the next several days.

Captain Mike Jackson
LiveLine Charters
910-686-7271